That’s a lot of Distress Ink…

Found this old card while digging through my computer.

And the first thought to my head? “Oh my, that’s a lot of Distress Ink.” Ha.

The background? Covered white cardstock with Peeled Paint Distress Ink and then stamped on it with water. The flower? Inked it with Milled Lavendar Distress Ink and sprayed it with water to blend. The petals? Stamped it with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.

What can I say… I just like Distress Inks. πŸ™‚

Card Supplies:

I have been finishing up plans for my classes for Absolutely Everything, Buffalo Stamps and Simply Scrapbooks and thought I would show a few more peeks… (For more info on classes, click HERE.)

Can’t wait. Love teaching.


True Scrap
was a huge success this weekend! Wonderful reviews are pouring in… the whole event rocked. You can still buy a recording of all the classes, including my 35-minute technique class HERE. And if you sign up through THIS link, you will receive a link to an additional private stamping how-to video class later this month. Just a fun perk and β€œthank you.” (Please note: You must buy through THIS link. Private links will be sent out soon. If you already purchased through my link, please send me your receipt so I can add you to the list!)

In my True Scrap stamping class (which is one of 12 classes), I review:

  • Why Stamping (with examples)
  • Stamping + Scrapbooking (with examples)
  • My Three Favorite Techniques along with 3 never-seen scrapbook pages and 6 never-seen cards. New techniques!

Thank you to everyone who signed up! We sure had fun.


By the way… I will be giving some prizes away to random comments this week, thanks to donations from Simon Says Stamp. You never know when I will pick someone! See you soon.


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214 thoughts on “That’s a lot of Distress Ink…”

  1. Cristina M. says:

    Love the card! I still havent tried this tecnique, but I loooove the result, so I must give it a go. I sooooo wish I could go to one of your classes, but living in Spain, it is a bit dificult, dont you feel like taking a trip and doing some classes here? πŸ˜‰

  2. Cathy says:

    Thanks for sharing your love for distress inks! I have really enjoyed using them.

  3. Vera Yates says:

    How neat! I never thought to stamp with water on distress ink covered background. Will have to try this. Thank you.

  4. Meghan says:

    That is a lot of distress ink but is there such a thing as too much when using distress inks? Great card!

  5. tammy g says:

    Loving all that green in your card!

  6. Melissa S. says:

    Love the card! Wish I could sign up for your classes, but since I live in the midwest that isn’t an option.

  7. joy says:

    Never heard anyone say “too much distress ink” – your card is so pretty and I love the background technique the best!

  8. Whew! That is a lot of distress ink!! lol such a cute card Jennifer! I love using Distress inks, as well. So much fun and they work wonders with water! Have a great week Jennifer! πŸ™‚

  9. Pam G says:

    Thanks for sharing!

  10. tape says:

    Nothing wrong with lots of Distress Inks! πŸ˜€

  11. Kristen Manson says:

    i really like the look of the background, how you stamped it with water. Distress inks always rock!

  12. Bonnie N says:

    Love the card. Thanks for sharing.

  13. Marcia Scantlin says:

    I enjoy reading your blog and learning so much. thanks.

  14. great sneak peeks. i need to decide what classes to take for simply scrapbooks-sooo excited!

    love the distressed card. love those colors

  15. Love that card! Your classes look amazing too!

  16. Jenifer Ann says:

    I LIKE all that distress ink πŸ™‚ It produces a wonderfully rich color…
    I so wish I could come to all your classes – I love you as a teacher!

  17. Kay G. says:

    I love that green and the card. Green is such a great color to look at. Thanks for sharing.

  18. If only….I could duplicate the things you teach us! After investing in more background stamps, inks, perfect pearls, pens, etc. – mine just don’t come out exactly right.

  19. I agree, True Scrap was awesome! I LOVED your segment – I’ve already watched it a couple of times!

  20. Mary Whiteside says:

    LOVE Distress inks too! Just got the Distress stains, and am playing with them. SO easy to cover a big surface! Didn’t participate in True Scrap, couldn’t pay the $$, but my girlfriend participated and said your class was her fave!!!

  21. I don’t think there is any such thing as too much distress ink! Certainly not in your hands because you always create something beautiful!

  22. Jodi A says:

    Beautiful card! Love it!! I don’t think you can have too much ink. Another technique that I use instead on water to get the same kind of effect…use bleach. You can also do this directly onto paper. It’s truly a remarkable effect! Another give away…fabulous!!! Thanks!

  23. Karen D says:

    Hi Sometimes when i look back at older cards i think i have too much ink but they turned out okay second guess thanks for the chance to win Karen TB Ontario

  24. diana says:

    Hmmm, too much ink? Is that like having too many stamps or too much paper? Peeled Paint is one of my favourite Distress Ink colours. πŸ˜‰

  25. jenn shurkus says:

    it IS a lot… but it looks fabulous πŸ˜‰

  26. Chelsey V says:

    Is it very rude to say “pick me” “pick me”!?! I’ve never won anything yet…would love to though :-)) Thanks as always for the chance to win and keep up the beautiful, creative work!

  27. Shereen says:

    It’s so beautifully distressed. I never look that good when distressed. ;/

  28. Bonnie says:

    Fabulous Card, and all the distress inks look great!! I do not think that it is possible to have too much distress inks on a project, the more you use the better they look!!! Thanks Jennifer

  29. Sav O'G says:

    OH! I wish my stamping looked this good! I try to stamp with water and the such–but it doesn’t always look this good. Any tips to making it turn out this great? I wish I was super talented like you!! Maybe that’s my stamping problem–LOL!

    Thanks for always sharing such beautiful creations–and for helping me become more crafty with all the techniques you share:)

  30. Sandra ltb says:

    Beautiful! I love distress inks too!
    Sandra ltb

  31. Kara says:

    That’s a great card even your older cards are so inspiring. You are by far my favorite person to watch on YouTube and to read your blog.

  32. Brenda says:

    Looks like a winner to me! You continue to shower us with excellent, creative examples. Thanks.

  33. Jeannie L says:

    Love the card… I’ve been trying some watercoloring techniques with distress inks and they’re really cool. Thanks for sharing.

  34. Nancy C says:

    Lots of distress ink but I love it!

  35. Tona says:

    I like your card. Hmm, I’ve never tried stamping with water before.

  36. Melissa Shea says:

    Distress inks make me happy! And you are the Queen of using them! I still have your thinking inking classes saved on YouTube!

  37. Kathy B says:

    Love the techniques you share! Great card!!

  38. Lisa M says:

    Your sneak peeks pushed me over the undecided edge to enroll in True Scrap.I loved it, and loved your class. BUT, WOMAN: do you realized how frustrating it is for those of us NOT local to you to see the sneak peeks of your classes and realize that we are NOT going to get to see these IRL? Please post them, eventually. Please? They look so pretty!

  39. Sue D says:

    I think it looks like green velvet!

  40. Amy Kunz says:

    Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for posting!

  41. wendee deal says:

    thanks for another way to use distress inks

  42. Everything I have learned about Distress Inks YOU have taught me! πŸ™‚ I think this little green card is fabulous – lotsa ink = great impressions!

  43. Beury says:

    what a great card, will have to try this technique! As always you simply inspire me:)

  44. Mendi Yoshikawa says:

    What a fun technique to stamp with water. I’m guessing you would need a lot of distress ink to get this affect. I’m going to have remember to give this a try too! πŸ™‚

  45. Mendi Yoshikawa says:

    Oops! I meant “effect”. Drives me nuts when I make typos. πŸ™‚

  46. I am new to all the blogging and hopping. I was introduced to your site from a nice lady I met scrapbooking…You are quite talented and I have been learning a lot from your blog and others connected to you and scrapbooking. πŸ™‚ Diane

  47. Dolly says:

    I love that card! Thanks for sharing!

  48. Believe it or not I still don’t own any distress inks! But I just gotta get some soon! I want to come to your classes but you’re too far away! Poor me! Want to come visit ALASKA??? ;0)

  49. barbara lassiter says:

    Love the look of this card. I love the deep color created with the distress ink. Distress inks have to be my favorite ink and the other products I love to use for wonderful colors are the Twinkling H2O water colors.

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